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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE-SUPPRESSION, OR MECHANICAL WORK. ***************** |
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| THE SULLIVAN COMPANY |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3218 W YORK ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DELACRUZ CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 5400 LINDBERGH BLVD | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THIRTY-THREE (33) EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURES. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | Northstar Contracting Ggroup, Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (57) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 33RD FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008167 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1357 W JEROME ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION NUMBER CF-2022-127039 FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS, STAIRWAYS AND REAR BAY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | BRIAN WOODS | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007137 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1315 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Alterationsremove old castiron and lead drain lines install new hot and cold waters lines replace stack install new drain line for kitchen sink install hot and cold water lines for kitchen sink bathroom istall new drain lines and new hot and cold water lines | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2601 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 10 light fixtures, 8 outlets & 2 switches. (FISHING METHOD) | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFit-out of existing space for new physical therapy rehabilitation center. Includes new circuits using existing panels. New fixtures. Wiring to comply w/ 517.13 (A) See noted engineer requirements. -2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 632 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4 water service | — | Austin Batenga | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2033 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterationsreplace curb trap;fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007145 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | properties creations inc | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1843 N VAN PELT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 unit) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 3 | DTRM Construction | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4335 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* Install vinyl siding on top back bay 245 sq ft | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1901 W HUNTING PARK AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 339 DELMAR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas power vent | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (86) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 28TH FLOOR, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3110 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION TO CONVERT TO A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS, ** NO CHANGE IN BUILDING FOOTPRINT IS PERMITTED IN THIS PERMIT. ** | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1010 W COLONA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009449 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |